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ST08 EDR

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,398 mi
Last recorded126,398 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 EDR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 126,398 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Sep 2020 119,432 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 10 Sep 2020 119,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 115,578 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 115,399 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 100,711 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 100,711 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 91,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 91,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,415 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,454 miles

Nearside Front tyre is badly worn on shoulders

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on shoulders

Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,305 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,620 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,340 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,434 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,422 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,010 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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ST08 EDR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST08 EDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ST08 EDR registered?

ST08 EDR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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